7.2 magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan: No tsunami threat

The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that a 7.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, with no risk of a tsunami.

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7.2 magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan: No tsunami threat

The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the northern part of the country. It stated that there is no danger of the earthquake causing a tsunami.

The agency initially estimated the earthquake at 6.9 magnitude but later revised it to 7.2.

The earthquake was recorded off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northern Honshu Island, at a depth of 50 kilometers.

Japanese government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said no injuries have been reported so far, and authorities will continue to monitor the situation and assess possible damage.

Japanese officials reported no major damage following the earthquake.

Footage broadcast by Japanese television channels showed products scattered on the floor in some stores, while traffic flow was observed to be normal in the city of Hachinohe on the Pacific coast near the epicenter.

As a precaution, some high-speed train services were temporarily suspended after the earthquake.

Japan is located on the western edge of the Pacific "Ring of Fire," sitting on four major tectonic plates, making it one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world.

The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the northern part of the country. It stated that there is no danger of the earthquake causing a tsunami.

The agency initially estimated the earthquake at 6.9 magnitude but later revised it to 7.2.

The earthquake was recorded off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northern Honshu Island, at a depth of 50 kilometers.

Japanese government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said no injuries have been reported so far, and authorities will continue to monitor the situation and assess possible damage.

Japanese officials reported no major damage following the earthquake.

As a precaution, some high-speed train services were temporarily suspended after the earthquake.

Japan is located on the western edge of the Pacific "Ring of Fire," sitting on four major tectonic plates, making it one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world.

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